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CovistaCVSA +2.73%83 EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 15.34. GuruFocus rates CVSA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 199 Education companies, Covista ranks worse than 63.32% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Covista's Enterprise Value is $5,141 Mil.
Covista's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $385 Mil. Therefore, Covista's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covista's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CVSA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.11 Med: 15.34 Max: 73.02
Current: 13.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Covista was 73.02. The lowest was 5.11. And the median was 15.34.
CVSA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 63.32% of 199
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.76
vs CVSA: 13.37
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Covista's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,742 Mil.
Covista's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $385 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Covista EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Covista EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covista's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Covista EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Covista's current Enterprise Value is $5,141 Mil.
Covista's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $385 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Covista (CVSA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 15.34. Over the past decade, Covista's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.11 to 73.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #126 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Covista's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Covista's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.11 to a high of 73.02. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Covista's value of 13.37 is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #126 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Covista has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covista's EV-to-EBIT compare to LOPE and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #126 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Covista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Covista's value of 13.37 is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, Covista's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.11 to 73.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.34 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Covista has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 is 37% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 15.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista (CVSA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.86, compared to a current price of $136.38 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.34 and 37% above the Education industry median of 9.76. Covista's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Covista (CVSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $136.38 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.86.
GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVSA:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.37 (13% below median its 10-year median of 15.34)
GF Value™: $116.86 vs. price of $136.38 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Education median (#126 of 199)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covista Inc is an American healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by faculty and colleagues, it expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale.
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